Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Clive, Iowa. Completed plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; sidewalk / parking lot; and water / sewer project.

General Nature of Public Improvement. This project includes all materials, equipment, transportation and labor necessary for the reconstruction of Harbach Blvd from NW 78th St to NW 82nd St. Project items include 7" thick PCC pavement, sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, sidewalk, driveways, traffic control, restoration, and associated work. Specific project location along with the kind and approximate quantity of materials to be used shall be as set forth in the Plans and Specifications. The City of Clive in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in consideration for award. Time for Commencement and Completion of Work. Work on the improvements shall commence within 10 days of the date specified on the Notice to Proceed. Work shall be substantially complete on or before November 1, 2022, and shall be fully completed on or before December 1, 2022. Liquidated damages for noncompliance with said completion provisions will be assessed at the rate of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for each calendar day thereafter that the work remains incomplete. Bid Security. Each bidder shall accompany its bid with bid security as defined in Section 26.8 of the Iowa Code and as outlined in the Instruction to Bidders in an amount equal to Ten (10) percent of the total bid amount. Public Hearing on Proposed Contract Documents and Estimated Costs for Improvement. A public hearing will be held by the Clive City Council on the proposed contract documents (plans, specifications and form of contract) and estimated cost for the improvements, as bid by the selected bidder, at its meeting at 6:00 pm on January 27, 2022, in said Council Chambers of the City Hall, 1900 NW 114th Street, Clive, Iowa. Preference of Products and Labor. Preference shall be given to domestic construction materials by the contractor, subcontractors, material, men and suppliers in performance of the contract and, further, by virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa, and to Iowa domestic labor, to the extent lawfully required under Iowa statutes. Resident Bidder Preference Law. Iowa Code 73A.21 outlines the reciprocal resident bidder and labor force preference statute. The Iowa Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted administrative rules to enforce this law. Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Sales Tax. The bidder shall not include sales tax in the bid. The City of Clive will distribute tax exemption certificates and authorization letters to the Contractor and all Subcontractors who are identified. The Contractor and Subcontractors may make copies of the tax exemption certificates and provide a copy to each supplier providing construction materials. These tax exemption certificates and authorization letters are applicable only for this specific project under the Contract. The City of Clive reserves the right to reject any and all bids.